Car comparison

McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6vsMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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McLaren Artura Spider

3.0 V6

605 hp2993 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2024-present
VS

McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Most powerful
    625 hp
    466 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,474 kg
    3,250 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    424 hp/t
    316 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    330 km/h
    205 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,354 km
    841 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
605hp451kW
625hp466kW
Torque
585Nm431lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,474kg3,250lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
Calculated
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
51.5s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
8.4s
9.2s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.5s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
388hp/t289kW/t176hp/1000 lb
Calculated
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,354km841mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,193mm47in
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,650mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
160L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
72L
CO2 emissions-
279g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V67,500 rpm2,250-7,000 rpm7,750 rpm
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.4 s
9.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
31.3 s
42.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
Limited
329 km/h
204 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
219 km/h
136 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
605 hp
451 kW
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 has 20 hp more than McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
585 Nm
431 lb-ft
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
1,474 kg
3,250 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V63.0 s
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V83.3 s

Although McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 has more power, McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 6.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
388 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
1,354 km
841 mi
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
605 hp
451 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
329 km/h
204 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,193 mm
47.0 in
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
3.0 s
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
McLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6
388 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenArtura Spider3.0 V6McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
605 hp
451 kW
625 hp
466 kW
Torque
585 Nm
431 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,193 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Range score
1,354 km
841 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
-
279 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
388 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren Artura Spider 3.0 V6

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 739 km (459 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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